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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Cylindrical Lens
PIRA 6A65.56
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Image:
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Description:
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Only 'LEAD' will appear to be inverted when viewed through
a cylindrical lens. Why?
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Recipe and
Location:
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Cylindrical Lens
LEAD OXIDE
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Video:
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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OXIDE has a line of symmetry horizontally, down the
middle...thus it looks the same when inverted. A font that exhibits this
symmetry MUST be used.
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